Fender Basses

i_lov_it
i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
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Who likes Fender Basses and what do you think of them...I'm actually looking to buy one soon.
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  • xtremehardy388
    xtremehardy388 Posts: 2,759
    Depends what you're looking for. I like the P-Bass but it all depends on models and sounds you want.
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  • All Those Yesterdays
    All Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    I currently own three. Currently have a American Standard P-Bass, A 1962 reissue Jazz Bass, and a Jaguar. I did own a Mexican 5 String Standard bass, but sold it a year after I bought it. The only reason I sold the 5 string was it just didn't work for me. I just prefer a 4 string bass. The P-Bass is my hands down favorite, but it also has a pretty thick neck. Tone wise its perfect. The 62 Jazz has a wonderful ridiculous narrow and thin neck. Pick up's sound great, plays great etc. The jag is from the first run when they first released it in the US (Made in Japan). The neck and the pick ups are the same that are on the 62 reissue, However it has a pre amp in it. Very cool bass. Honestly I don't even use the pre amp.

    There are other basses I like however I'll always have a least a P-Bass in my collection.
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    I have a standard J Bass & love it.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,460
    Standard Fender P-Bass and I feel like the notes are more defined. I'm not a bass player though.
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    Standard Fender P-Bass and I feel like the notes are more defined. I'm not a bass player though.

    yup. definitely more defined. I feel like the J bass resonates a bit more, which I really like.

    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,460
    mfc2006 said:

    2-feign-reluctance said:

    Standard Fender P-Bass and I feel like the notes are more defined. I'm not a bass player though.

    yup. definitely more defined. I feel like the J bass resonates a bit more, which I really like.

    Its warmer - more junk in the trunk.
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  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    edited April 2015
    mfc2006 said:

    I have a standard J Bass & love it.

    Nice I had a Squier Jazz Bass for awhile but I ended up selling it though.
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  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    All Those Yesterdays said:

    I currently own three. Currently have a American Standard P-Bass, A 1962 reissue Jazz Bass, and a Jaguar. I did own a Mexican 5 String Standard bass, but sold it a year after I bought it. The only reason I sold the 5 string was it just didn't work for me. I just prefer a 4 string bass. The P-Bass is my hands down favorite, but it also has a pretty thick neck. Tone wise its perfect. The 62 Jazz has a wonderful ridiculous narrow and thin neck. Pick up's sound great, plays great etc. The jag is from the first run when they first released it in the US (Made in Japan). The neck and the pick ups are the same that are on the 62 reissue, However it has a pre amp in it. Very cool bass. Honestly I don't even use the pre amp.

    There are other basses I like however I'll always have a least a P-Bass in my collection.

    Thanks for the info :)
  • All Those Yesterdays
    All Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    Jazz bass's seem to be more boomier. P bass's have a nice warm punch.
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  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    All Those Yesterdays said:
    Jazz bass's seem to be more boomier. P bass's have a nice warm punch.
    Ok yeah that's my thought...I like the Precision Bass more then the Jazz Basses...
  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    mfc2006 said:
    I have a standard J Bass & love it.

    I had a Jazz Bass a Squier...it wasn't really my sound so I sold it...probably leaning more towards a Precision Bass although I wouldn't say no to a Fender Jazz Bass...
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    My P is warm.
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  • All Those Yesterdays
    All Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    2.5 years later and I lean towards the Jazz bass tone.  Then again it can just be the music that's being created.  Still always need a P Bass
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  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007

    Yeah I was thinking about getting a Jazz Bass as well but just a cheap one to see if I like it...the Fender will be a Precision Bass...

  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    My P is natural. 
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  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    Picked this beauty up yesterday......

    Brand new 2016 MIM model, Fender Jazz bass.  Just under $500.
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    edited December 2017
    Lake Placid blue is the best Fender color. That’s sweet. I want a Tele that matches.
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  • i_lov_it
    i_lov_it Perth, Western Australia Posts: 4,007
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    Picked this beauty up yesterday......

    Brand new 2016 MIM model, Fender Jazz bass.  Just under $500.
    Hey nice looking Bass...Great colour and for just under $500 good price too :)
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    i_lov_it said:
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    Picked this beauty up yesterday......

    Brand new 2016 MIM model, Fender Jazz bass.  Just under $500.
    Hey nice looking Bass...Great colour and for just under $500 good price too :)
    Thank you!  They were blowing out their old stock, got lucky!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    This started out as a black, 94 MIM standard:

    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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